Civic Intelligence

Council for Citizens Against Government

EIN 52-1369152 • 501(c)4 • Washington, DC

Profile

Conduct nonpartisan public education programs, lobbying activities, attempt to influence legislation and programs involving government waste.

317 Massachusetts Avenue NE 300Washington, DC 20002

www.ccagw.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

38th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 38% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

35th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 35% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

81st percentile

37%

Higher net margin than 81% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

97th percentile

$389,936

Higher top officer pay than 97% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 12.1% of source-year revenue.

501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

97th percentile

158%

Faster asset growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

2nd percentile

-69%

Faster revenue growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$1,950,382

Up $1,195,810 (+158%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$11,641

Up $7,081 (+155%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$1,938,741

Up $1,188,729 (+158%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$3,216,494

Down $7,090,112 (-69%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$2,027,765

Down $7,465,136 (-79%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$1,188,729

Up $375,024 (+46%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MAssets 2011: $113,131Liabilities 2011: $15,381Net Assets 2011: $97,7502011Assets 2012: $280,392Liabilities 2012: $12,153Net Assets 2012: $268,2392012Assets 2013: $174,542Liabilities 2013: $19,602Net Assets 2013: $154,9402013Assets 2014: $176,485Liabilities 2014: $27,722Net Assets 2014: $148,7632014Assets 2015: $32,438Liabilities 2015: $25,741Net Assets 2015: $6,6972015Assets 2016: $48,263Liabilities 2016: $170,484Net Assets 2016: -$122,2212016Assets 2017: $33,536Liabilities 2017: $310,335Net Assets 2017: -$276,7992017Assets 2018: $63,426Liabilities 2018: $498,903Net Assets 2018: -$435,4772018Assets 2019: $122,949Liabilities 2019: $536,193Net Assets 2019: -$413,2442019Assets 2020: $67,977Liabilities 2020: $357,516Net Assets 2020: -$289,5392020Assets 2021: $65,327Liabilities 2021: $217,842Net Assets 2021: -$152,5152021Assets 2022: $38,678Liabilities 2022: $102,371Net Assets 2022: -$63,6932022Assets 2023: $754,572Liabilities 2023: $4,560Net Assets 2023: $750,0122023Assets 2024: $1,950,382Liabilities 2024: $11,641Net Assets 2024: $1,938,7412024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,950,382
Liabilities$11,641
Net Assets$1,938,741

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2011: $332,413Expenses 2011: $344,228Net Income 2011: -$11,8152011Revenue 2012: $658,450Expenses 2012: $975,922Net Income 2012: -$317,4722012Revenue 2013: $284,338Expenses 2013: $397,637Net Income 2013: -$113,2992013Revenue 2014: $452,146Expenses 2014: $458,323Net Income 2014: -$6,1772014Revenue 2015: $428,252Expenses 2015: $570,318Net Income 2015: -$142,0662015Revenue 2016: $453,188Expenses 2016: $582,107Net Income 2016: -$128,9192016Revenue 2017: $316,662Expenses 2017: $471,240Net Income 2017: -$154,5782017Revenue 2018: $210,154Expenses 2018: $368,832Net Income 2018: -$158,6782018Revenue 2019: $847,241Expenses 2019: $825,008Net Income 2019: $22,2332019Revenue 2020: $1,753,415Expenses 2020: $1,629,710Net Income 2020: $123,7052020Revenue 2021: $333,934Expenses 2021: $196,910Net Income 2021: $137,0242021Revenue 2022: $668,293Expenses 2022: $579,471Net Income 2022: $88,8222022Revenue 2023: $10,306,606Expenses 2023: $9,492,901Net Income 2023: $813,7052023Revenue 2024: $3,216,494Expenses 2024: $2,027,765Net Income 2024: $1,188,7292024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$3,216,494
Expenses$2,027,765
Net Income$1,188,729

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.95$0.01$1.94$3.22$2.03$1.19
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.75$0.00$0.75$10.3$9.49$0.81
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.04$0.10$0.06$0.67$0.58$0.09
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$0.22$0.15$0.33$0.20$0.14
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$0.36$0.29$1.75$1.63$0.12
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.54$0.41$0.85$0.83$0.02
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$0.50$0.44$0.21$0.37$0.16
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.31$0.28$0.32$0.47$0.15
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.17$0.12$0.45$0.58$0.13
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.03$0.03$0.01$0.43$0.57$0.14
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.18$0.03$0.15$0.45$0.46$0.01
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.17$0.02$0.15$0.28$0.40$0.11
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.28$0.01$0.27$0.66$0.98$0.32
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.11$0.02$0.10$0.33$0.34$0.01
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jul 18, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$3,216,494
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Conduct nonpartisan public education programs, lobbying activities, attempt to influence legislation and programs involving government waste.

Conduct nonpartisan public education programs and lobbying activities.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Accounts Receivable-$1,000,000-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$220,130$77,576▼ $142,554
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,685$1,057▼ $628
Total Assets$754,572$1,950,382▲ $1,195,810
Other Assets Total$532,757$871,749▲ $338,992
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$4,560$11,641▲ $7,081
Total Liabilities$4,560$11,641▲ $7,081
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$750,012$1,938,741▲ $1,188,729
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$750,012$1,938,741▲ $1,188,729
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$754,572$1,950,382▲ $1,195,810

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Assets Org$871,749--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleBaseOtherTotal
Deborah CollierVP OF POLICY AND GOV'T AFF$1,270$127,373$128,643
Mekdes YifruCFO$1,438$114,516$115,954
Thomas a SchatzPresident & Secretary$4,401$473$4,874

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Bob HeckmanChairman
Elizabeth WrightDirector
Mike RoseDirector
Terry Grace SearsDirector

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
SkdkAdvertising1150 18TH STREET NW SUITE 800, Washington, DC 20036$1,202,424
The Herald Group LLCAdvertising1800 M STREET NW SUITE 450 SOUTH, Washington, DC 20036$349,200
Battle Ground ConnectAdvertising350 RYMAN STREET STE 300, Missoula, MT 59802$251,700
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,170,390
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$46,104
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$3,170,390
Change in Net Assets
$1,188,729
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,921,638
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$73,627
Total Fundraising Expense$50,626
Professional Fundraising Fees$32,500
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Advertising$1,803,324--$1,803,324
Other Salaries and Wages$38,317$10,551$6,664$55,532
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$32,500$32,500
Office Expenses$22,487$2,007$3,539$28,033
Information Technology$15,310-$1,701$17,011
Occupancy$5,623$1,548$978$8,149
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$5,472$1,507$952$7,931
Other Employee Benefits$3,907$1,076$680$5,663
Payroll Taxes$3,106$855$540$4,501
Fees for Services Accounting-$4,432-$4,432
Other Expenses$2,088-$3,072$2,088
Fees for Services Legal-$1,560-$1,560
Total Functional Expenses$1,953,603$23,536$50,626$2,027,765
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$32,500
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
Yes
In-house lobbying only
No
Subject to proxy tax
Yes

Reported Spending and Taxes

Line ItemAmount
Political Expenditures$0
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

The corporation shall have one class of members, who shall be accorded such rights and benefits as may be authorized by resolution of the board of directors. The members of the corporation shall not have any voting rights.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

The form 990 is reviewed by the audit committee and the general counsel and is then provided to the full governing body prior to filing.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

On an annual basis, each director, officer, and employee have a duty to avoid any circumstances that would violate the letter and spirit of the policy. Senior management reviews any transactions that may pose a potential conflict of interest for employees, and the board of directors reviews any transaction that may pose a potential conflict of interest for senior management. Independent members of the board review any transactions that may pose a potential conflict of interest for board members.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

Compensation is determined and reported by a related organization. On an annual basis, the compensation of the top management official, other officers, and key employees of the organization is reviewed and approved by independent members of the governing body of the organization. The comparability data used in the review is taken both from form 990s of other organizations as well as from compensation surveys and studies. The basis of the determination of compensation is then documented.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available to the public upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Council for Citizens Against Government
EIN
52-1369152
Phone
2024675300
Address
317 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE NE 300, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Doing Business As
Ccagw

Signing Officer

Name
Thomas a Schatz
Title
President
Phone
2024675300
Signed
2025-07-18
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Thomas a Schatz
Formed
1984
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
0
Volunteers
4

Preparer

Firm
Rubino and Company Chartered
Address
6903 ROCKLEDGE DRIVE SUITE 300, BETHESDA, MD 20817-1818
Preparer
Kay Vollans CPA
Phone
3015643636
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

Ccagw is exempt from federal income taxes under section 501(c)(4) of the code, whereby contributions made to ccagw do not qualify as charitable deductions for federal income tax purposes. Management believes that each entity has appropriate support for any tax positions taken affecting its annual filing requirements, and as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the consolidated financial statements.

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IRS990ScheduleC/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0CCAGW HAS A RELATED POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE, AS LISTED ON SCHEDULE R, PART II, THROUGH WHICH IT INDIRECTLY ENGAGES IN POLITICAL ACTIVITIES. ALL CONTRIBUTIONS BY CCAGW'S MEMBERS AND ALL CONTRIBUTIONS TO CANDIDATES ARE MADE DIRECTLY THROUGH THE PAC. CCAGW PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE PAC AS ALLOWED BY FEDERAL ELECTION LAW.
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IRS990ScheduleG/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0CCAGW HAS FUNDRAISING AGREEMENTS WITH HSP DIRECT, LLC. THERE IS A FUNDRAISING FEE ARRANGEMENT AND A CAGING AND ESCROW AGREEMENT. THE FUNDRAISING FEES ARE DISCLOSED ON PAGE 1, LINE 2A, ITEM V.
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IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0DISCRETIONARY BONUSES ARE PAID AT THE END OF THE YEAR.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE CORPORATION SHALL HAVE ONE CLASS OF MEMBERS, WHO SHALL BE ACCORDED SUCH RIGHTS AND BENEFITS AS MAY BE AUTHORIZED BY RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION SHALL NOT HAVE ANY VOTING RIGHTS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND THE GENERAL COUNSEL AND IS THEN PROVIDED TO THE FULL GOVERNING BODY PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, EACH DIRECTOR, OFFICER, AND EMPLOYEE HAVE A DUTY TO AVOID ANY CIRCUMSTANCES THAT WOULD VIOLATE THE LETTER AND SPIRIT OF THE POLICY. SENIOR MANAGEMENT REVIEWS ANY TRANSACTIONS THAT MAY POSE A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST FOR EMPLOYEES, AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS ANY TRANSACTION THAT MAY POSE A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST FOR SENIOR MANAGEMENT. INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD REVIEW ANY TRANSACTIONS THAT MAY POSE A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST FOR BOARD MEMBERS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED AND REPORTED BY A RELATED ORGANIZATION. ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, THE COMPENSATION OF THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL, OTHER OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE COMPARABILITY DATA USED IN THE REVIEW IS TAKEN BOTH FROM FORM 990S OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS FROM COMPENSATION SURVEYS AND STUDIES. THE BASIS OF THE DETERMINATION OF COMPENSATION IS THEN DOCUMENTED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
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